At school, they're starting to learn about phonics and arithmetic, so they need more than shape-sorting toys and picture books to be impressed. The best gifts challenge their growing physical and ...

Children were in awe of their toys 100 years ago. It was a time of colorful simplicity. Toys didn’t need batteries, flashing lights, electronics or a wall outlet to grab a child’s attention. Instead, ...

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